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YKL 602J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,296 mi
Last recorded49,296 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKL 602J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,242 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 49,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched rubbing on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,237 miles

Body has had various welding repairs and had old corrosion still attached ( plated from inside )

Fail 12 Feb 2019 49,237 miles

Body has had various welding repairs and had old corrosion still attached ( plated from inside )

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 49,163 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,083 miles

All rubber bushes perishing and cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2017 49,083 miles

All rubber bushes perishing and cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,962 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded and holed but not in a prescribed aera

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch poor repair

Offside Rear inner wheel arch poor repair

chassis corroded

engine oil leak

fuel cap seal perished

under side of vehicle corroded but welded from inside

underside of vehicle covered in fibreglass and filler

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 8 Feb 2016 48,959 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch end of sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg to cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front floor pan corroded and holed but not in a prescribed aera

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch poor repair

Offside Rear inner wheel arch poor repair

chassis corroded

engine oil leak

fuel cap seal perished

under side of vehicle corroded but welded from inside

underside of vehicle covered in fibreglass and filler

Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,712 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Some sections of body corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 48,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Some sections of body corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,490 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,432 miles

under vehicle corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,252 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,014 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,634 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 47,634 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?

Based on 19,131 MOT tests across 2,177 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
2,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 825
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 566
brake binding 511
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 453
Horn not working 417
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YKL 602J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 52,104 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Vitesse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 825 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YKL 602J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Vitesse typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YKL 602J registered?

YKL 602J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 27 May 1971.

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